The 2026 World Cup is over and the dust is settling after the gruelling final between Spain and Argentina - as excruciating a watch as it looked to play. Spain won their second World Cup through Ferran Torres' extra-time goal.

There were no Borussia Dortmund players in the final but the Westfalian club sent 12 members of its squad across the pond to North America.

So how did they manage?

Marcel Sabitzer celebrated his 100th cap during the tournament's group stage. He could not help Austria be knocked out of their first World Cup in 28 years as Spain despatched them 3-0 in the round of 32.

Carney Chukwuemeka switched his international allegiance from England just a few months before the tournament to bolster their midfield options. He came on in a substitute in three of Austria's four games but only averaged 27 minutes a match.

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Ramy Bensebaini was a cornerstone of their backline and play from the defensive third. He helped the team reach the knockout stages, where they were ultimately defeated by Switzerland in the Round of 16.

Waldemar Anton made his World Cup debut as a late substitute in his nation's thumping 7-1 win over debutants Curaçao. He made his second appearance in he round of 32 match against Paraguay but could not help Germany crashing out on penalties.

Felix Nmecha started all four of Germany's World Cup games, repaying coach Julian Nagelsmann's faith with the first goal against Curaçao and getting another assist in the group stage.  

Nico Schlotterbeck scored his first international goal with a header in the opening match against Curaçao but his tournament was cut short through ligament injury during the second group game against Côte d'Ivoire. The injury ended his World Cup and was expected to sideline him for several months.  

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Maximillian Beier's role was more limited - his only appearance was a 27 minute cameo against Sweden.

Julian Ryerson was a regular starter for an impressive Norwegian team that made a deep run in the tournament, reaching the quarter-finals where they were knocked out by England 2-1 in extra-time. He started the first two games before being being a substitute until the final game where he played the full 90 minutes.

The Swiss goalkeeper had an outstanding tournament, keeping two clean sheets and playing a vital role in Switzerland's historic run to the quarter-finals. He was a key figure in their defense and made a crucial save in the penalty shootout victory over Colombia that secured their spot in the last eight.  

Football statisticians Opta included him in their team of the tournament despite Switzerland being beaten by Argentina in the quarter-finals.

The Swede made three appearances in the tournament and started his nation's final game against France in the round of 32, losing 3-0.

Özcan, who moved to Besiktas after the tournament, played in two of Turkey's World Cup games. He came on late in the defeat to Australia but played the full match in the 4-1 victory over the USA.